December weather forecast
Algona, IA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Algona, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and max 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). An average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Algona, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Algona, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.5 rainfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Algona, Iowa, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Algona, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Algona, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Algona is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Algona in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Algona, is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.8°F (-7.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Algona?

In December, the average relative humidity in Algona is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Algona?

In Algona, Iowa, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Algona?

In Algona, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Algona?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Algona.

What is the average length of the day in December in Algona?

The average day length in December in Algona, Iowa, is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Algona?

On the first day of December in Algona, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Algona have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Algona?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Algona?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Algona is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Algona, IA

Average temperature in December - Algona, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Algona, IA

Average pressure in December - Algona, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Algona, IA

Average wind speed in December - Algona, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Algona, IA

Average humidity in December - Algona, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Algona, IA

Average rainfall in December - Algona, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Algona, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Algona, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Algona, IA

Average snowfall in December - Algona, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Algona, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Algona, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Algona, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Algona, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Algona, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Algona, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Algona, IA

Average UV index in December - Algona, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Algona, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Algona, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Algona, IA

Average visibility in December - Algona, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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